About the Event
Get ready to blend humor with data science in Meme the Science, an online meme creation challenge where creativity meets statistics! Participants (solo or in pairs) will be given a theme rooted in data science or statistics. You have exactly 2 hours to create 2 original memes and 1 GIF video that bring the data world to life with humor. Submit via Google Drive before time runs out—may the best data comedian win!
Event Structure
Mode: Online
Duration: 2 hours
Team Size: 1-2 members (Individual or Pair)
Deliverables: 2 memes + 1 GIF video
Round 1: Meme Creation Challenge
At the start of the event, a theme related to data science, statistics, or analytics will be revealed. Your mission: create humorous, relatable content that showcases your understanding of the concept while making people laugh!
What to Create:
- 2 Memes: Static image-based memes using any meme format or template (must be data/stats themed)
- 1 GIF Video: Short animated video (5-30 seconds) showcasing the theme creatively
Submission Process:
- A Google Drive submission link will be shared at the start of the event
- Upload your 2 memes (JPG/PNG format) and 1 GIF video (MP4/GIF format)
- The submission link will be active for exactly 2 hours and will close at the deadline
- Late submissions will NOT be accepted
- Best memes will be featured on the E[X]PECTATIONS Instagram page!
Tools You Can Use
- Simple meme generators and GIF/video editors like CapCut, InShot, Canva, Meme Generator, etc.
- Basic image editing software (Photoshop, GIMP, etc.)
- Any non-AI creative tool for meme and GIF creation
Rules & Guidelines
- Teams can have 1-2 members (individual or pair participation allowed)
- Event is online—work from anywhere with internet access
- Duration: Exactly 2 hours from theme reveal to submission deadline
- Must submit 2 memes + 1 GIF video via Google Drive link
- AI tools are BANNED—use only manual creative tools
- Keep humor light-hearted and appropriate—offensive content leads to disqualification
- Original content only—no plagiarism or copying existing memes
- Memes and GIFs must be related to the given theme
- Late submissions will not be accepted—stick to the 2-hour deadline
- Judges' decisions on creativity and humor are final
Evaluation Criteria
- Humor & Creativity: How funny and original is your content?
- Relevance to Theme: Does your meme/GIF accurately reflect the data science theme?
- Quality: Visual appeal, editing quality, and presentation
- Relatability: Will data scientists and students connect with your humor?
- GIF Video: Animation quality, timing, and entertainment value